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Managed identity threat detection and response (ITDR): what MSPs and security teams need

Sep 27, 2026 By Acronis In Acronis
For MSP service owners and technicians, managed identity threat detection and response comes down to a practical service question: who investigates a compromised client account, and who can contain it after hours? Consistent handling across client environments depends on clear ownership from prevention through recovery. Start by checking the identity coverage already included in your managed detection and response (MDR) service or extended detection and response (XDR) deployment.
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SCOUTz Prospect Intelligence Platform Launches for MSPs with 30-Day Beta

Sep 24, 2026 By SCOUTz
SCOUTz, a prospect intelligence platform built for managed service provider (MSP) security sales, is now available in open beta. The platform gives an MSP dated evidence about a prospect's environment before the first meeting and keeps that evidence attached through delivery and reassessment. 30 days at no charge from the day the workspace is provisioned, then $279 per month at list price. Fifty MSPs from three peer communities shaped the platform in a closed beta that preceded the public release.
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Provider to Advisor: The MSP Shift Toward Risk Leadership | WatchGuard Webinar

Sep 23, 2026 By WatchGuard Technologies In WatchGuard
Most MSP client reviews cover what got installed. The endpoint agent was deployed, the firewall rules were tuned, and the tickets were closed inside the SLA. Meanwhile, boards, insurers, and auditors are asking for something more: a clear account of the business's current security and compliance risks. The partner who can provide that answer earns client trust and increases credibility.
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MSP Perspectives 2026: The evolution of the MSP cybersecurity value proposition

Sep 15, 2026 By Sophos In Sophos
MSPs are no longer simply being asked to manage technology; increasingly, customers are expecting them to provide cybersecurity leadership, deliver compliance programs, and guide security investment. Sophos’ 2026 MSP Perspectives Report reveals how demand for cybersecurity leadership, maturing compliance offerings, and the battle for scale are all shaping the managed services market.
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WatchGuard

The Cyber Resilience Act: What MSPs Need to Know About the New European Guidance

Sep 10, 2026 By Matthew Terry In WatchGuard
The European Commission has published its first official guidance to help businesses implement the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)—the EU regulation establishing cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements. The timeline is critical: reporting obligations for actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents take effect on September 11, 2026, while the core CRA requirements will become mandatory from December 11, 2027.
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Becoming a trusted business partner: 5 partnership strategies for Australian MSPs

Sep 8, 2026 By Acronis In Acronis
A reliable service desk earns confidence. A trusted business partner earns a place in decisions about risk, growth and continuity. For Australian MSPs, that distinction matters because clients increasingly need more than a list of tools. They need clear advice about which risks to address, which outcomes to prioritise and how technology supports the business. Australian Cyber Security Centre guidance encourages organizations to scrutinize the cybersecurity measures used in outsourced ICT services.
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WatchGuard

From MSP to Strategic Advisor: Lead with Risk

Sep 7, 2026 By The Editor In WatchGuard
The MSP landscape is evolving. Customers increasingly expect more than technology management, they want trusted partners who can help them understand, reduce, and manage cybersecurity risk. WatchGuard's upcoming “Provider to Advisor: The MSP Shift Toward Risk Leadership” webinar explores exactly this opportunity.
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Shadow AI: What Clients Aren't Telling Their MSPs

Sep 2, 2026 By Peter Koros In Keeper
MSPs are expected to understand their clients’ technology environments. They know which endpoints are managed, which applications are business-critical, which systems require patching or maintenance, where sensitive data resides and who has access to it. Increasingly, however, critical technology decisions are now being made without IT or MSP involvement. Across client environments, this can take many forms: And each instance can occur without the MSP ever knowing.
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Give access only when it's needed: Configuring Just-In-Time Application Allowlisting in MSP Central

Sep 2, 2026 By ManageEngine In ManageEngine
Standing exceptions to your application control policy are exactly that—standing. Once you allow an app or lift a restriction, it usually stays open indefinitely, whether or not it's still needed. In this tutorial, we cover how to configure just-in-time (JIT) application access in MSP Central. Learn how to grant temporary, rule-based access to specific applications so users get what they need for a limited window, without leaving permanent access behind.
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